Asset Allocation January 5, 2026

Eyeing the Risks in Credit Markets

As 2026 kicks off, investors are ‘trying to extrapolate potential risk factors’ and looking to diversify.

 

Fixed Income

As institutional investors eye fixed income opportunities in 2026, they are focused less on where to invest and more about whether they are being paid enough for the specific risks they are taking.

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Asset Allocation January 22, 2026

Australia’s Aware Superannuation Fund Bets Big on Data Centers

Latest investment commits to growing the fund's digital infrastructure presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Asset Allocation January 21, 2026

Danish Pension to Sell Off All US Bonds Over ‘Weak’ US Finances

The decision comes as a Swedish pension fund disclosed its divestment of ‘the majority’ of its US Treasury holdings since early 2025.

Asset Allocation January 20, 2026

Implementing Total Portfolio Approach at an Operational Level

Funds cannot overlook the technological and operational necessities required to move away from a siloed investing approach, according to industry experts. 

Alternatives January 16, 2026

Secondaries Volume Reached Record in 2025 as LPs Embrace Market

The record $226 billion in transactions in 2025 rose 41% year-over-year, according to data from Evercore Private Capital Advisory.

Pensions January 16, 2026

Pension Finances Improve for Third Straight Quarter

An increase in discount rates, coupled with a decrease in liabilities, is largely responsible for the December 2025 outcome.

Opinion January 16, 2026

Is the Pay-Off of Technology Well Understood?

Asset owner executives should use 2026 to start thinking seriously about the strategic value of artificial intelligence. 

Corporate Moves January 16, 2026

Venn by Two Sigma to Be Sold to Insight Partners

The portfolio analysis tool will merge with Solovis.

January 15, 2026

Securities Fraud, ERISA Class Action Settlements Surge in 2025

Tesla, Alphabet and Alibaba paid almost half the money in last year’s 10 largest settlements related to securities and ERISA. 

Alternatives January 15, 2026

New Fund Will Invest in Louisiana Businesses

The Louisiana Impact Fund is aiming for $100 million in investments across lower-middle-market private equity.

Opinion January 14, 2026

OCIO Services: A Strategic Investment Partner for Mission-Driven Organizations

Advisers from Fiducient write that the partnerships built on trust, transparency and alignment of purpose work best.

Newsmakers January 13, 2026

Wyoming Treasury Names Karl Cheng as CIO

Cheng succeeds Patrick Fleming, who retired in June.

Alternatives January 13, 2026

Coller Capital, Ares Management Raise Billions for Secondaries Funds

The $17 billion raised for Coller International Partners IX is already 70% deployed, while Ares raised $7.1 billion for its inaugural credit strategy.

Newsmakers January 13, 2026

Lazard Taps Eric Van Nostrand as First CIO

The asset manager also promoted Rosalie Berman to chief operating officer.

Asset Allocation January 12, 2026

The Trends That Will Define Hedge Funds in 2026

Agecroft Partners’ Don Steinbrugge says to expect more competition for limited-partner capital.

Regulation January 9, 2026

DOL Amicus Brief Sides With Lockheed in PRT Complaint

The department stated that the plaintiffs lack standing and insisted that litigation negatively effects defined benefit plans.